Scared to Start

"Scared to Start" is a song by American singer Michael Marcagi, released as his second single on January 12, 2024, through Warner Records. It charted internationally, reaching the top 10 in both Ireland and the UK, and the top 20 in both Australia and New Zealand.

Background and promotion
Michael Marcagi, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, previously fronted the rock band the Heavy Hours. He previewed the song "Scared to Start" on TikTok in November 2023, after which it was used in over 70,000 videos on the platform.

Commercial performance
The song reached the top 10 in Ireland and the UK, as well as the top 20 in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. It also charted in Sweden at number 29, and peaked at number 54 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in the issue dated April 20, 2024.